In the heart of Rome, where ancient stones hum with the quiet mathematics of history, the 28th edition of MACROGIOVANI invites a different kind of discovery. From June 10 to 12, 2026, the Department of Chemistry at Sapienza University of Rome will open its doors to a constellation of young researchers who are shaping the next era of polymer materials. This is MACROGIOVANI, the biennial beacon organized by the Italian Association for Macromolecular Science and Technology (AIM), a forum where dottorandi, pre-docs, and post-docs come to test ideas, share results, and weave the first threads of a professional tapestry that might outlive their PhD years.
The call to participate arrives in the form of a practical invitation wrapped in promise: registrations are open until April 15, 2026, via the AIM portal. Attendees will log into their personal area, select the MG2026 event, and submit an abstract—one page in English, crafted according to the official template. The participation fee is 150 euros, with an AIM 2026 membership surcharge of 40 euros. It is a modest ticket for entry into a larger conversation—an investment in visibility, feedback, and professional kinship.
MACROGIOVANI has endured as more than a conference; it is a living network for a generation poised at the crossroads of academia and industry. For over two decades, the event has served as a catalyst where novel research findings find a receptive audience, where national scientific dialogue flourishes, and where collaborations germinate across universities, research institutes, and corporate labs. At its core lies a sustained commitment to translating curiosity into dialogue with the production world—the AIM mission distilled into a three-day crucible of talks, posters, and serendipitous conversations.
The program sketches a tapestry of oral presentations and networking moments designed to sharpen skills and broaden horizons. Distinguished emphasis will be placed on recognizing merit: during the sessions, awards will be bestowed for the best oral presentations across all participant categories, including Doctoral Students in their first, second, and third years. The structure reflects a clarity of purpose: cultivate talent, reward clarity and originality, and nurture the cross-pollination of ideas that only a diverse, interdisciplinary audience can foster.
Since its formal establishment in 1983, AIM has stood as a steadfast architect of macromolecular science. It champions research and the practical applications of polymers, curating conferences, schools, workshops, and seminars, and producing educational and scientific materials—acts and texts that trace the path from synthesis to characterization. The MACROGIOVANI edition of 2026 reaffirms AIM’s vocation: to support new generations as they develop sophisticated competencies, a clear scientific vision, and strategic relationships that will propel the science of materials into the future.
The 28th MACROGIOVANI promises to be more than an assembly of presentations. It aspires to be a living laboratory for ideas, a place where young researchers practice the art of scientific dialogue, where new collaborations are sparked, and where the boundaries between academia and industry are thoughtfully negotiated and expanded. It is, in essence, a rite of passage for the macromolecular community—a reminder that the most enduring scientific legacies begin in rooms like these, saturated with curiosity, rigor, and the willingness to listen.
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